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Music Maps Podcast

Rock n Roll Book Club
The Beatles
Punk Rock
Bob Dylan
Manchester
Punk Music
Dexys Midnight Runners
Queen
Music
David Bowie
Live Aid
New York City
Music Industry
Prince
London
Freddie Mercury
Pulp
Folk Music
Oasis
Everly Brothers
Ringo Starr

Each episode we use a place as a jumping off point for a conversation about music - anywhere from the obvious to the obscure.

Join us as we build our music map of the world.

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An episode we have wanted to bring you since before we recorded our first episode - the birth of British rock & roll with 2 legendary drummers, Brian Bennett from The Shadows & Clem Cattini of The Tornados. 

It starts at the 2i’s Coffee Bar at 59 Ol... more

We turn our attention to one of the most influential bands of all time, The Velvet Underground for the first time with biographer Richie Unterberger. 

Lou Reed grew up in suburban Freeport, Long Island listening to the first wave of rock & roll. 

L... more

Join us & Paul Morley to hear all about Yoko Ono & the Avant-Garde Diaspora. 

We hear about her early years in Tokyo, born into an almost aristocratic background via her banker father, before her eventual relocation to New York to enter the art worl... more

Join us for a deep dive into an iconic gig venue, the legendary Glasgow Barrowland Ballroom. 

The building was first opened by Maggie McIver on Christmas Eve 1934 & hosts dances for the East End of Glasgow for decades, however once the big band era ... more

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Recent Guests

Richie Unterberger
Author and music historian discussing The Velvet Underground
Author, Do What You Fear Most: The History of The Velvet Underground
Episode: 120 - The Velvet Underground with Richie Unterberger
Alison Irvine
Author of a book about the Barrowlands
Barrowland Ballroom history author
Episode: 118 - Glasgow Barrowlands with Alison Irvine
John Altman
Composer, saxophonist, arranger, conductor; extensively involved with Monty Python, Bond films, and major artists
Independent musician and composer
Episode: 115 - John Altman on Monty Python, Prince, Muddy Waters, Amy Winehouse & more
Jon King
Founder member and front man of Gang of Four
Gang of Four
Episode: 114 - Gang Of Four with Jon King (Leeds)
Tom Doyle
Author of Man On The Run
Episode: 113 - Paul McCartney in the 70s & the end of The Beatles with Tom Doyle
Melissa Auf der Maur
Musician, photographer, author of Even The Good Girls Will Cry
Episode: 112 - Melissa Auf Der Maur on Hole, Smashing Pumpkins & more (Montreal)
Damien O'Neill
Guitarist from The Undertones
The Undertones
Episode: 110 - 50 Years of The Undertones with Damian O'Neill Undertones (Derry)
Everett True
Legendary music writer
Author of Hey Ho, Let Go
Episode: 109 - The Ramones with Everett True (Forest Hills, New York)
Amy Rigby
Indie musician and author of Girl To Country
Independent musician/author
Episode: 108 - Music Maps LIVE with Amy Rigby & Kathy Valentine

Hosts

Mark
Co-host of the show; associated with Music Maps Podcast and related events.
Simon
Co-host; frequently involved with Music Maps Podcast and Rock and Roll Book Club events.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 130 ratings
  • Super cali frag ilis tic

    A wonderful podcast for those of us who are interested in music.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    odotaron
    Germany2 months ago
  • Superb

    Enjoying these a bunch. Just wanted to share a quick thank you to all involved, cheers

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jgoodwin56
    United States4 months ago
  • Great podcasts

    Just found and working through them 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Axzunhdsgur
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Absolute beginner

    There’s a great catalogue of programmes to get stuck into, so what’s stopping you. 🎧

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ghee xxx
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Fabulous

    Only just discovered and I love it. Great guests. Interesting and well researched questions. Agreeable presenters. It’s all there. Just dive in

    PS: I’m not Nigel Blackwell from HMHB 🤠

    PPS: Plan to get up to Walthamstow from Brighton for one of your nights before too long

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nigey B
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Promoters and listeners appreciate the mix of scholarly context and personal anecdotes.
Listeners praise deep research and engaging conversations with memorable guests.
Many note the friendly, conversational style that makes complex histories approachable.
Audience highlights the show's breadth across bands, venues, and eras, with strong storytelling.

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#150
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Apple Podcasts
#213
Ireland/Music

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

117 - Ringo Starr & The Beatles with Tom Doyle
Q: How did Ringo's early life shape his approach to being in The Beatles?
His rough upbringing, hospital time, and self-taught musical path cultivated resilience, confidence, and a unique, highly natural drumming style that he carried into the Beatles and beyond.
115 - John Altman on Monty Python, Prince, Muddy Waters, Amy Winehouse & more
Q: How did you come to associate with Monty Python?
John explains that a pivotal moment came in 1973 when he learned about a Python session through his friend Olly Halsall and was invited to contribute to the album Matching Tie and Handkerchief, where he performed saxophone and contributed to the soundtrack, later becoming a core arranger and collaborator on multiple Python-related projects.
110 - 50 Years of The Undertones with Damian O'Neill Undertones (Derry)
Q: How did Damien end up joining the Undertones?
Damien explains he owned a guitar and amp and was invited to join after the other members, needing a guitarist, recognized his instrument and capability, leading to his unexpected entry into the band.
104 - Faith No More with Roddy Bottum
Q: What kind of experience was it as a gay man in these kinds of bands in a time that was perhaps less accepting than today?
Roddy Bottum described it as problematic, noting that backstage behavior was unacceptable and that he felt awkward in the predominantly macho rock scene, which also led him to assert his identity publicly.
104 - Faith No More with Roddy Bottum
Q: How do you come to join the band?
Roddy Bottum joined Faith No More after a friend in the band asked him to step in as the keyboardist when their current keyboard player decided to leave the band.

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A music-focused interview show that uses a place as a jumping off point for wide-ranging conversations about music history, scenes, and culture. Episodes mix deep-dive explorations of influential bands, venues, and eras with first-hand anecdotes from musicians, journalists, and historians, often weaving in archival context and behind-the-scenes stories. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from legendary bands and iconic performers to pioneering music writers—paired with a conversational host style that makes complex histories engaging. Live event promos and club anecdotes also give a sense of a connected, in-person music community beyond studio talks.

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Recent guests on Music Maps Podcast include:

1. Richie Unterberger
2. Alison Irvine
3. John Altman
4. Jon King
5. Tom Doyle
6. Melissa Auf der Maur
7. Damien O'Neill
8. Everett True

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